Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VvsVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf IV

R32 3.2 VR6 24V

240 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2002-2003
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,383 kg
    3,049 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
240hp179kW
200hp149kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,150mm163in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
330L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
1,305L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
28.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,383 kg
3,049 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,150 mm
163.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,150 mm
163.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
-
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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